Instant booking has long been the default for hotels — and since the trend began accelerating around 2018 on majorvacation rental OTAs, it has steadily reshaped guest expectations for short stays. What started as an optional feature has become a defining shift in how...
What is a smart lock? A smart lock is an innovative smart home device which allows guests to access your vacation rental without physical keys. The lock is Wifi or Bluetooth-enabled and uses your smartphone, a tap of the finger or voice command to unlock and lock the...
Your short-term rental business is underway. Your accommodation is furnished and decorated, your listings are set up on the Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and now you are waiting patiently… excitedly, for the first bookings to roll in. Each morning and afternoon you...
Protecting your vacation rental from guest damage and maintaining good relations with your neighbours and the local community should be a top priority when accepting guest bookings. Most of the time we are so focused on getting a guest to choose our accommodation,...
If you have decided the time is right to create your own short-term rental website. You feel ready to dive into the world of direct bookings: to pay less commission to the OTAs and enjoy direct pre-stay contact with your guests. This article is for you. How to...
